Denver Mayor Vetoes Bill to Allow Needle Exchanges Next to Schools, Day Cares
City councilwoman Amanda Sawyer, who opposed the bill, said a needle exchange in her district has been a ‘terrible neighbor.’ ...
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Bill to Lift Needle Exchange Program Restrictions Vetoed in Denver
Mayor Mike Johnston wrote in a letter defending his decision that allowing an unlimited number of needle exchanges in the ...
‘They’re everywhere’: Boston losing fight against spread of used drug needles
The number of 311 reports of discarded needles has surged since the city ended a popular needle-buyback program.
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Denver mayor vetoes bill expanding Denver's needle exchange program
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston vetoes council bill removing needle exchange program cap and distance requirements.
Missouri task force discusses needle exchange programs as path out of addiction
the Marshfield Republican added that any proposal for expanding needle exchange programs in the state would need to come with ...
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NYC workers may be forced to clean up drug needles next to syringe ‘exchange’ spots thanks to new bill
“Needle exchange programs can be life-saving, but we must ensure these programs are implemented responsibly,” said Feliz, who noted the exchanges don’t require users to hand in used needles ...